Notes/Preview
The contents of this course include 5 recorded presentations from the ACI 2024 Spring Convention:
1. Mass Concrete Past and Evolution; Ernest Schrader, Schrader Consulting
2. Traditional Mass Concrete Case Studies from Recent USACE and USBR Projects; Catherine Lucero, US Bureau of Reclamation
3. Mass vs. Thermally Controlled Concrete: When to Specify and How to Address; Christopher Ferraro, University of Florida
4. When the Typical Definition Of “Mass Concrete” Doesn’t Fitt; Scott Cumming, WSP Canada Inc
5. Optimization of Mass Concrete and Use of Performance Based Thermal Control Plans; Oscar Antommattei, Kiewit Engineering Group Inc.
INSTRUCTIONS: Study the materials included in this module. Then, complete and pass the corresponding 10-question quiz with a score of 80% or higher to receive a certificate for 0.15 CEU (equivalent to 1.5 PDH). This online course is not approved for credit with the Florida Construction Industry Licensing Board (CILB).
Continuing Education Credit: 0.15 CEU (1.5 PDH)
Approved AIA and ICC
Access Period: 30 days
Description
Over the years, mass concrete has evolved from the traditional dams and other large infrastructure to modern thermally controlled mass concrete that typically has higher cementitious contents but still requires careful thermal considerations. While the look of mass concrete has changed, it is important to understand when a placement will behave as mass concrete and how to address the thermal stresses. This session will discuss the evolution of mass concrete, providing examples and best practices for traditional mass placements as well as modern; it will be of interest to owners, consultants, contractors, manufacturers, and educators.
Document Details
Author: Schrader, Lucero, Ferraro, Cumming, Antommattei
Publication Year: 2025
ISBN:
Categories: Aggregates, Cementitious Materials, Mixture Proportioning
Formats: Online Learning
Table of Contents
Learning Objectives:
1. Analyze unique design and construction considerations for mass concrete placements.
2. Define typical maximum temperature and difference limits, and why they are important.
3. Recognize when a placement will behave as mass concrete.
4. Review optimized concrete mixes and improvements of performance based thermal control plans.
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| 50+ copies
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